The mass of the moon is (1/8) of the earth but the gravitational pull is (1/6) of the earth. It is due to the fact that.
A
Moon is the satellite of the earth
B
The radius of the earth is (8/6) of the moon
C
The radius earth is 
of the moon
of the moon
D
The radius of the moon is (6/8) of the earth.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
…. (i)
Where the subscripts M and E are for the moon and the earth respectively.
Given, 
….. (ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get
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